Question

which of the following are examples of indirect channels of distribution? (check all that apply)
a. producer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer
b. producer to consumer
c. producer to retailer to consumer
d. producer to middleman to retailer

Explanation:

Indirect distribution channels involve intermediaries between the producer and the consumer. A producer - to - wholesaler - to - retailer - to - consumer and a producer - to - middleman - to - retailer are examples as they have multiple steps with intermediaries. A producer - to - retailer - to - consumer also has an intermediary (the retailer). A producer - to - consumer is a direct channel with no intermediary.

Answer:

A. Producer to Middleman to Retailer
C. Producer to Wholesaler to Retailer to Consumer
D. Producer to Retailer to Consumer